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Linus Torvalds

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  • Birth

    Birth
    Linus Torvalds was December 28th, 1969 in Helsinki, Finland.

  • 10 years old

    Began to get experiment with computer programming on his grandfather’s Commodore VIC-20.

  • College

    Attended the University of Helsinki and purchased his first computer in 1991

  • The Birth of Linux

    He created Linux and alerted internet users that it was a free downloadable software program.

  • Linux Kernel

    With the help of other programmers, in 1994 Linux kernel version 1.0 was released.

  • Transmeta

    Torvalds moved to California after accepting a job for microprocessor manufacturer, Transmeta.

  • Marriage

    He got married to his wife Tovi in 1997. They have three daughters.

  • Open Source Development Labs

    Left Transmeta to work as a project manager for Open Source Development Labs to help encourage Linux development.

  • OSDL and Free Standards Group Merge

    OSDL and Free Standards Group merged in 2007 and became the Linux Foundation which helps support sustainable eco systems and technology development through open source projects.

  • Hall of Fellows

    He was inducted into the Hall of Fellows in 2008 which honor exceptional men and women who's contributions have changed the world. He is credited for creating the Linux kernel and managing the open source development of the Linux operating system.

  • US citizen

    In 2010, Torvalds became a citizen of the United States of America.

  • Millennium Technology Prize

    The Technology Academy Finland awarded him the Millennium Technology Prize, which is one of the world's largest technology prizes.

  • Internet Hall of Fame

    In 2012 he was inducted into the Internet Hall of Fame

  • Computer Pioneer Award Recipient

    He recieved this prestigious award for the development of the Linux kernel and open source programming.

  • Steps down

    After a string of abusive emails were leaked regarding Torvald's language to programmers, he decided to step down from his position and seek help for how to appropriately channel his emotions. https://www.newyorker.com/science/elements/after-years-of-abusive-e-mails-the-creator-of-linux-steps-aside